Charles H. Johnston

A native of Tryon, N.C., he had been a Peninsula resident since 1918, where he was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Mr. Johnston retired from the U.S. Postal Service as Chief Auditor in 1972 after 35 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army in the European Theater of Operations in the Italy 34th Division during WWII. He was a member of the American Legion Post 25 and was Past President of the Peninsula Coin Club.

Survivors include his daughter, Mary Corbitt of Virginia Beach; his granddaughter, Christina Jones and her husband, Bobby, of Grafton; and his great-grandson, Ryan Jones.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, in Parklawn Memorial Park by the Rev. Jeff Cannon.